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glazes--why dry mix?

updated fri 28 jan 00

 

JOHN KREMER on thu 27 jan 00

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Hi folks --

... whether it is necessary to dry mix the
ingredients before adding to water....

I'd be interested in hearing others' opinions about the reasons for
dry mixing, and, if you think it's important, how you do it without
stirring up too much dust.
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Chris,

I think a lot of us dry mix simply because that is the way we were taught. =
I
know I have used your method on numerous occasions and have not bumped into =
a
problem yet. As to how one mixes the gemisch without sending up great
plumes-o-dust, we place all the ingredients in HEAVY duty 39-45gal plastic =
bags.
Tie/knot the bag securely and start bopping, rolling, shaking (...do the =
samba)
the bag around. Then untie the bag and carefully invert it over a 2/3 full
garbage can of water making sure the edge of the bag is in contact with the
water. Carefully remove the bag and place a lid on the vessel. Voila=21 =
Dry mix
to glaze bucket with minimal fallout.

Either way, good luck=21 It all works=21---Have a blast=21

John